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PVS 440M

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Grey Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,284 mi
Last recorded53,284 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVS 440M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 53,284 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 53,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 May 2024 53,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 52,127 miles

Handbrake Reading Low N/S

Slight Play Both Front Lower Ball Joints

Fail 20 Apr 2022 52,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake Reading Low N/S

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,789 miles

Nearside handbrake low reading.

Fail 5 Nov 2020 51,777 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside handbrake low reading.

Pass 10 May 2019 51,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake low reading.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2018 50,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside handbrake low reading.

Oil leak ()

n/s/f bearing noise?

o/s/f floor rusty + holed.

wipers

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,608 miles

n/s/r handbrake low reading.

o/s/f floor rusty + holed.

slight blow o/s/f

Pass 6 May 2016 49,264 miles

Nearside handbrake low reading.

Offside Front floor rusty/holed.

Pass 6 May 2015 48,725 miles

o/s/f floor rusty + holed.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 48,706 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f floor rusty.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,927 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,738 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight surface corrosion O/S/F Floorpan

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,838 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside middle exhaust mount loose

offside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2010 44,838 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside middle exhaust mount loose

offside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,444 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipe under the bonnet is slighty perished

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,422 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor III Auto?

Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Headlamp not working on main beam 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
position lamp(s) not working 37
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PVS 440M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Grey with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 64,383 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jensen Interceptor III Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PVS 440M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Interceptor III Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PVS 440M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 3 August 1973.

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